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Dark Star: Deep and Dark

Dark Star seeds will grow into a truly one-of-a-kind plant. The dark and even intimidating-looking plant features dark green and red leaves and deep purple buds. Dark Star cannabis plants sprout resinous buds and twinkling trichomes. Upon closer inspection, you can see bright orange hairs sprouting from the buds. Those hairs look vibrant against the dark, nearly black background. When these nuggets are harvested, they turn bright green and amber and look similar to other marijuana buds. Breaking these nuggets apart will release an intoxicating aroma of pine, spice, and even earthy notes. While the Dark Star strain has competed in several awards shows, it has yet to take home any major trophies. Dark Star is an acquired taste, and because of its uniqueness, it has garnered a ton of attention on the cannabis scene. The mysterious-looking plants have tons of quality reviews online raving about how the plant grows and the fruity flavors you taste when using it. Dark Star should win its fair share of awards in the not-so-distant future.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

It is recommended that you have an intermediate level of experience growing bud to give this strain a try; however, if you haven’t grown weed before, you can still bring this strain to harvest. You will need to pay close attention to the grow and give it the proper environment to flourish. Dark Star prefers a warm, dry climate to hit its stride. Think Mediterranean-like climate when trying to mimic the proper environment. This strain can be grown successfully indoors and outdoors as long as it gets the right nutrient-rich soil and ample light. Outdoor growers should consider a greenhouse-type environment to get the most out of the plant. Indoor growers, this plant is robust in more ways than one. In addition to its potent effects, it also has a classically indica appearance: bunchy and stocky. As such, your crop will require plenty of nutrients, namely nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

Dark Star likes its roots snug, not soggy. Run a light, well draining medium and water only when the top layer of soil feels dry to the touch. If you can, keep humidity lower in late flower so those dense buds stay happy and free of excess moisture, and keep fans moving air across and under the canopy so there are no damp pockets hiding in the tent. Try to water at lights on, give runoff a clear path out of the pots, and wipe up any spills so you are not inviting mold or funky smells into the grow space.

These cultivars play really well with training, which helps you get more from that naturally compact frame. A simple topping in early veg creates more main branches and a flatter, more even canopy. Low stress training works nicely here too, just bend and tie branches outward so light hits every top instead of only the center. Many growers like a small trellis net to spread Dark Star out into a mini screen of green, which keeps the plant short, boosts light exposure, and makes those chunky colas easier to support once they start packing on weight.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Dark Star female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest

Dark Star tends to reward patience with solid, steady yields. Indoors, these cultivars stay compact but stack on dense buds along each branch, so you get a lot out of a relatively small footprint. With decent veg time, strong, consistent light, and a basic feeding schedule, growers can pull very respectable harvests per square meter without having to fight wild stretching or lanky side branches. Think tight, chunky colas that fill out the canopy instead of a few tall spears reaching for the ceiling.

Outside, Dark Star can put on even more weight when it gets long, sunny days and plenty of root space. A raised bed or large fabric pot with airy soil lets the plant build a sturdy frame that can carry heavy tops by the end of the season. A bit of early topping and low stress training spreads that weight across multiple branches, which helps keep everything supported and makes it easier to hit bigger yields without needing a ton of complicated techniques.

Dominant Terpenes in Dark Star: Blackberries and Grapes

The Dark Star terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is myrcene, while pinene and humulene are secondary terpenes.

• Myrcene: Most Dominant – A key terpene in cannabis, myrcene, provides the plant with an earthy taste and aroma.
• Pinene: Secondary Terpene – Found in conifer trees and some spices, this terpene adds an earthy flavor to cannabis.
• Humulene: Found in Hops – Contributes to spicy, earthy, and woody flavors in cannabis.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Dark Star:

Cannabinoids play an important role in Dark Star seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That euphoric, relaxed, and happy feeling you get when enjoying the Dark Star strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a respectable 19%, the THC in this 100% Indica strain is responsible for the relaxed and happy feeling you get when enjoying Dark Star cannabis.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Dark Star are less than 1%, the cannabinoid is still present, and the effects are noticeable in this strain. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user.